Caring Room Assistant - Victoria General Hospital
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | CancerCare Manitoba |
| Address: | 675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg MB R3E 0V9 |
| Website: | http://cancercare.mb.ca |
| Organizational Description: | CancerCare Manitoba is the provincially mandated cancer agency tasked with providing cancer services to the people of Manitoba. CCMB is responsible for providing care, treatment and support across the entire cancer service spectrum - from prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and care, and palliation or end of life care. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 5642 |
| Description of Duties: | -Assist patients with wigs and head coverings -Provide information to patients -Provide clerical assistance to the Coordinator as needed -Keep the room tidy -Accept wig returns and donations and keep a record of these -Brush and style wigs as needed -Fill shampoo and conditioner bottles, restock supplies as needed |
| Skills Required: | It is helpful to have volunteers who have either experienced hair loss due to cancer treatment, or have supported someone that has experienced hair loss. Individuals must have strong listening and interpersonal skills as well as a sensitivity to the needs of patients diagnosed with cancer. Training is provided on how to offer services with a caring and supportive approach and how to provide fittings for wigs and headwear. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | - Help people feel supported and nurtured as they cope with changes in their appearance related to treatment |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Shift time: Tuesdays, 1-4pm Volunteers in the Guardian Angel Caring Room commit to 1 shift (3 hours) per week. Four training shifts are provided under the supervision of the Coordinator for the Caring Room |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg - Fort Garry |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Online: www.cancercare.mb.ca |
| Closing Date: | Apr 15, 2025 |
